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Bahar Restaurant

4.1 (590 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Soltani Boneless Chicken Combo Kabob
Katya Z.

It is a little out of the way for me but I cannot find another solid traditional Persian food like this one where it's got all your staples! The coolest part is that it sits on top of a Persian grocery store so it's a one stop shop! Get your Persian food fix and then go down to get some Persian grocery staples like lavashak, the good feta cheese, some sangak. Other Persian places can be hit or miss when you go not knowing if the stews for your tadig will be watery this time but Bahar never disappoints. I always know it's going to be good. I've been other places too where the the tadig is that chewy kind where it gets really stuck in your teeth - not here. Usually when I come it's never too busy and I love sitting at the booths overlooking the small hills. It's really cute. The service is always impeccable and the servers have smiles on their faces. Miriam is such a great server and always exudes warmth. She makes sure you always have everything you need. If you're new to Persian food then this is the best order to have: tadig with all 3 stews, maast moosir, chicken soltani but sub the chicken koobideh for beef & get half rice half garden salad. Their chicken is juicy & flavorful. The rice is buttery and soft. The maast moosir is creamy and tangy with that strong taste of shallot in just the right way. I like to call it the OG sour cream and onion.

Side of basmati rice
Michelle G.

I finally remembered to come here for a meal. So glad. Been shopping in the market below for years. The food was reasonably priced, excellent selections, and best is they have a full vegetarian menu. Th vegetarian kabob and adas polo-rice mixed with dates, walnuts, lentils was great! Yessinia, our waitress, was super helpful and kind. The table setting of plates and glasses were a beautiful design and style. It felt "fancy" though it's a casual dining experience. Plenty of seating.

Beef Soltani
Feskeli G.

Persian Food is my expertise! Sometimes, I order "to go " when cravings hit and i dont feel like cooking. The Fact that Bahar has "lunch specials" makes it my go to place to put in an order for pick up. Their solanti is top notch alongside their salad, mausto-mousir ( shallot-yogurt) mix. 10/10 Whats great about Bahar: they have inside seating with tables and booths. If you want to have lunch with your family or friends or just want to dine solo, the vibe is inviting and the smells of kabab coming from the kitchen- magic. 10/10

Rice chicken
Matt N.

I got 4 chicken nugget pieces and half order of rice as a lunch special for $24 plus tax, RIP OFF

Loobia Polo with Beef Koobideh
Roger P.

Bahar is our go-to place for Persian food. My family and I have ordered many meals from here over the past 15 years, and everything has been delicious. Our favorite is Loobia Polo + Beef Koobideh. The prices are fair and the quality of food is great. We primarily order for takeout, but I dined in for lunch today. The inside looks formal and beverages/food were served on colorful ornate plates and glassware. However, the atmosphere felt relaxed and the diners were dressed casually. You should definitely try Bahar if you're looking for great Persian food!

Tea Service
Rabee M.

I will start by saying we are Persian Food snobs as we previously owned a very popular restaurant in Philadelphia that was reviewed by many food critics. When it came to catering my dad's celebration of life we had many options. My mom had had Bahar's food at another event and was very impressed. Did I mention it is impossible to impress my mom who is one of the world's best cooks? The owner is very responsive and patient. Coming up with the menu with him was easy and he had great suggestions. The food, the service and the presentation were all amazing. Bahar did not disappoint with the flavors of authentic Persian food. The tea service and desert tables were beautifully presented as was the dinner. I highly recommend Bahar Restaurant for catering.

Jie G.

We have been frequenting this restaurant for years as one of the best Persian restaurants in OC. The ambiance is nice and service is excellent. It is located in the second floor next to a middle eastern grocery store so you can do shopping or walk around after the meal. We ordered two eggplant dips to begin with. One with more yogurt and the other with more chill and a bit smoky. Both are excellent choices for the naans (two plates of hot naans were served per table). Each of us ordered different kabobs. I previously tried their lamb shank (excellent BTW), so I went for Chicken Soltani. There are two skewers of kabab, one with ground marinated chicken that is packed with herb flavors and melts in your mouth (like beef koobideh). The other kabab is chicken chunks which has more texture but still very trendy and juicy. We substitute rice with salad and grilled tomatoes, which is a much healthy choice and will not put you to sleep after me, as the portion is HUGE. We followed the entree with Persian saffron ice cream with a bit pistachio and sugary faloodeh noodle. Overall excellent dining experience and we will for sure tk come back many more times.

A worm

Yes, the food is tasty. Could be the worms we found in our food. . Girls working there a so nice I felt so badly for them. What do say when your customers discovers bugs in the food. Place is filthy

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3 months ago

The food is really good, but the service ???????? Some angry women that we were scared to ask even for water

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10 months ago

The guy working behind the counter taking orders is extremely rude. Food might be okay but the service is terrible. Not worth coming back.

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The food is amazing! We recently moved to the area and so grateful this place is so close!

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1 year ago

I used to love this place but it isn't the same. The portions are much much smaller and the food is so-so. It was super disappointing.

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Kabab Express

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Food is good, service was okay, speed was disappointingly slow…read more I get that these places make their food to order so I expected a wait, but they have the word "express" in their business name so I had a false expectation. Needless to say I sat there waiting for my two to-go orders for what felt like an eternity. A lot of people flowed in after me and they were all just waiting, it was weird since it was empty when I walked in and then seeing 6 tables of people with no food. I thought I ordered the cheaper lunch special of chicken koobideh and beef koobideh, but he punched in the full portion instead. I didn't really mind as it just became extra food for dinner. But I feel like if someone is going in at the beginning of lunch time, they would be looking to order lunch menu stuff? I guess I can't expect people to do what I my logic would do. The two koobidehs is pretty much the same thing I order at any of these places because I prefer ground meat that's tender and juicy and this place did not disappoint. They were cooked to perfections with just a little crisp on the meats. Not much else to say since I only had a basic meal....meals

We had it to go, so I can't speak much about the dine-in experience, but I will say the service…read morewasn't the friendliest. We ordered the combo beef and chicken plate, the beef gyro plate, and two falafel on the side. The falafel didn't look impressive, but they were surprisingly excellent--moist, flavorful, and honestly better than Sababa's. I'll definitely order six next time. The gyro plate was solid, not overly greasy or heavy, and the seasoning was just right. I wasn't a fan of the hummus, which had a bitter aftertaste, but my partner liked the tanginess, so that may come down to personal preference. On the combo plate, the chicken stood out: juicy and tender. The beef seemed to be a leaner cut and was a bit dry. I'd probably skip this particular beef kebab next time and try a different one. The saffron rice and grilled tomato were a nice complement. The plate also came with jumbo naan, served warm and smelling amazing, definitely a highlight.

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